PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 December 2025

Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Gerrard International, has announced its acquisition of Jessica Cosmetics. The Hertfordshire-based company, founded by manicurist, Susan Gerrard, and her late husband, Ian, has been leading Jessica Cosmetics’ UK arm for the past 35 years, helping to make it the nailcare brand’s most successful…

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E-file rings of fire prevention

What are rings of fire on nails & how can they be avoided?

By Jess Watts | 7 December 2025

Red rings or semicircles that appear on the nail – often referred to as ‘rings of fire’ – can strike fear into the hearts of nail techs and clients alike, but what causes them and how can they be avoided? “Rings of fire appear as red rings on the nail…

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ÜLKA nail brand spotlight

The Ukrainian nail brand on a mission to make nail techs’ work safer

By Alex Fox | 5 December 2025

Standing tall for 2025, Ukrainian manufacturing brand, ÜLKA, sponsored Nailympia London to demonstrate how it’s serious about redefining what a nail technician’s workspace should be. Since 2017, the brand has championed a simple yet powerful belief: a nail station must feel like a sanctuary, not a place that harms the…

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Rock n Rebel

Exclusive collection revealed by Salon System & Capital

By Kat Hill | 6 April 2018

Salon System has unveiled eight new Gellux shades exclusively for Capital Hair & Beauty customers. Embodying the sweetheart styling of the 50s, the Rock n Rebel collection channels the cool, rebellious American retro vibe with its tones and colours. The new Gellux shades see: Be-Bop-A-Lula; Blue Suede Shoes; Dream Boat;…

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Ink London xLac All In One Gel Polish

Ink London adds more classics to xLac All-In-One Gel Polish range

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2018

INK London has added four more classic shades to it’s All-In-One Gel Polish range. The new additions see Lustful Lucifer, a dark mauve pink, Blue Blood, a deep metallic purple, Elephant In The Room, a blue slate hue and Chic Shadow, a coffee-toned nude. INK London’s xLac All-In-One UV/LED Gel…

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Jane Iredale PureMoist Lipstick Jamie Tricia

Jane Iredale releases limited edition PureMoist Lipstick shades

By Sophie Nutt | 5 April 2018

Transform and hydrate lips with the new limited edition PureMoist Lipsticks from Jane Iredale in the shades Tricia and Jamie. Featuring ultra-moisutirising formulations, the lipsticks soften, soothe and protect lips with natural oils and super fruit extracts. Soothing moringa oil saturates lips with vitamins A and C and coffee seed…

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Artistic Steampunk Affair Look

Artistic Nail Design unveils edgy wedding nail shades

By Helena Biggs | 3 April 2018

Four edgy new nail shades have joined the Artistic Nail Design colour collection, available in both Colour Gloss and Colour Revolution formulas. The 2018 wedding collection, A Steampunk Affair, is inspired by the essence of steampunk; expressing individuality and creativity through gadgets, attitude and style. Each shade is inspired by…

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Novalash Aura

Create a comfortable work environment with new NovaLash gadget

By Helena Biggs | 2 April 2018

Eyelash extension brand, NovaLash, has launched the Aura, a gadget to help achieve the perfect working environment for both client comfort and flawless curing of eyelash extensions. Battery operated and portable, the Aura reads temperature in both oF and oC. It provides a moisture percentage on its large and easy-to-read touchscreen and…

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Chic Shock

CND™ launches four pastel nail shades for spring

By Kat Hill | 2 April 2018

Embrace super-sweet nail tones for spring with CND™’s Chic Shock collection. The four shades are available in both Shellac™ and newly-reformulated Vinylux™. The line up sees pastel pink, Candied; baby blue, Taffy; delicate yellow, Jellied and chalky lilac, Gummi. The four new hues have been inspired by the South Korean K-Pop…

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